Nearly 21 million men, women and children live as the economic property of others, according to Ohio's Anti-Trafficking Coordinator Elizabeth Ranade Janis, who was recently welcomed by the Women's Endowment Fund of Akron Community Foundation and community leaders of Summit County. She discussed the growing development in Ohio's fight against human trafficking and ways residents … [Read more...]
Akron Main Library celebrates 7th Annual Family Reading Festival
The 7th Annual Family Reading Festival took place at Akron-Summit County Public Library on Feb. 8. The festival celebrated reading with special guests and performances such as storytellers Jim Gill, Robin Echols Cooper and David Young. Every child who attended the event received a book from First Book Akron. Stations were set up around the library encouraging children to … [Read more...]
Local woman offers shelter to stray cats (VIDEO)
"Cat Lady" Trisha Yost, along with another cat lover, has been helping stray cats behind a restaurant in Summit County for the last 10 years. When she first saw the kittens 10 years ago, Yost said she felt the need to help them. Having her own bundle of cats at home, she is the first to stop and feed any stray that she may see. With the help of her husband, they have … [Read more...]
